moment of silence at minute maid park to honor those who lost their lives in the tragedy in newtown, connecticut. all players, coaches, managers, and onfield personnel wore symbolic patches on their uniforms and clothing. 20 children and six adults were killed when gunman adam lanza opened fire inside a elementary school in december. >>> new detail news on nelson mandela's health. the former south african leader is still hospitalized, but apparently winning his battle with pneumonia. nbc's kerr simmons reports where many spent easter praying for mandela's recovery. >> reporter: across south africa today, prayers are being said for nelson mandela, congregations coming together for easter services and praying for his speedy recovery. >> to us, he is an icon. he is a man we look upon as our savior. he is everything to us. >> we wish him many more years with us, may god bless him another told reporters. noting that he has been ill for some time. >> we are writing messages for him to let him know that we're all there for him. >> reporter: there will be no sign of the family here at nelson mandela's h